彼: the kanji for he; that
彼 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means he; that. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
彼 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
彼 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
かれ (kare)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 彼かれ · kare | he |
| 彼女かのじょ · kanojo | she |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は毎朝走っています。Kare wa maiasa hashitte imasu.He runs every morning.
- 彼女は英語の先生です。Kanojo wa Eigo no sensei desu.She is an English teacher.
- 彼はとても親切な人です。Kare wa totemo shinsetsu na hito desu.He is a very kind person.
- 彼女と一緒に働くのは楽しい。Kanojo to issho ni hataraku no wa tanoshii.It's fun to work together with her.
- 彼は今、海外に住んでいる。Kare wa ima, kaigai ni sunde iru.He is currently living abroad.
Questions about 彼
How many strokes does 彼 have?
彼 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 彼?
The on readings are hi (ヒ). The kun readings are kare (かれ), kano (かの).
What JLPT level is 彼?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 彼
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.